101 Conversations in Intermediate English

59. Following Turner

The following day, Detective Smith parks near where her boss, Chief Inspector Turner, lives in order to follow him when he leaves his house. However, while she is waiting in her car, someone appears who she was not expecting.

James: Detective Smith, is that you?

Laura: Hi, James. You startled me. I wasn’t expecting to see you.

James: I live here in this house. Were you waiting for my dad?

Laura: Um… Yes, I was waiting to speak to him for a bit before going to the office.

James: It sounds like something confidential, so I won’t ask any more questions.

Laura: Where are you off to so early? Are you going to the museum?

James: No. I don’t go to the museum until midday. I have a university class. My bus is coming, see you soon!

Laura: Bye! Hope you have a good day.